What Really Happened
1. Timeline & Discovery
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Missing Report: On August 6, 2025, Kentucky State Police received a call about 10-year-old Jayden Spicer, last seen the night before at his home on Panbowl Branch Road, Jackson, KY. He was wearing blue Sonic the Hedgehog pajamas.KSP App
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Body Found: Authorities located Jayden’s remains in a shallow grave in a wooded area off Canoe Road in Breathitt County on August 12, 2025.People.comClayCoNewsWDRB
2. Mother’s Arrest & Allegations
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Jayden’s mother, Felicia A. Gross (33) from Jackson, KY, is charged with:
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Second-degree manslaughter
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Abuse of a corpse
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Tampering with evidence
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Falsely reporting an incidentPeople.comNew York PostClayCoNewsWDRB
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After initially pleading for help to find Jayden, Gross allegedly admitted to giving him sleeping medication that led to his death and then hiding his body in a plastic tote before burying it. She also reportedly coached Jayden’s siblings on what to say to police.People.comNew York Posthttps://www.wkyt.comhttps://www.wsaz.com
3. Community Response & Funeral Plans
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A candlelight vigil was held, uniting the community in grief and remembrance, with supporters wearing “Justice for Jayden Spicer” shirts to raise funds for a headstone.WTVQLEX 18 News – Lexington, KY (WLEX)WLKY
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Funeral Arrangements:
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Visitation: Thursday, August 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Breathitt Funeral Home
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Funeral: On the same day at 2 p.m.
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A custom Spider-Man casket, chosen based on Jayden’s interests, was provided by Soulshine Industries, and funeral costs are being covered by generous community members, including Father Jim Sichko.https://www.wkyt.comLEX 18 News – Lexington, KY (WLEX)https://www.wymt.com
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